It is unlawful to discriminate against or harass employees because of their ethnic background or national origin, or to exclude applicants lawfully entitled to work in the United States for similar reasons. These prohibitions are contained in numerous overlapping statutes at the federal and state levels. The Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) also discusses citizenship and discrimination requirements.
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